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Ford Escort

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,597 cc

P181 SCAMOT history

P181 SCA is a black petrol Ford Escort first used on 9 Apr 1997. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2023
Mileage
81,049 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P181 SCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
9 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P181 SCA was last recorded at 81,049 miles on 16 Mar 2022, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,951 miles · 17 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
2,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 81,049 miles
  • 2020 – 80,951 miles
  • 2019 – 80,425 miles
  • 2018 – 79,412 miles
  • 2017 – 78,018 miles
  • 2016 – 76,539 miles
  • 2015 – 74,922 miles
  • 2014 – 72,732 miles
  • 2013 – 70,824 miles
  • 2012 – 68,504 miles
  • 2011 – 65,609 miles
  • 2010 – 62,625 miles
  • 2009 – 59,207 miles
  • 2008 – 55,462 miles
  • 2007 – 51,183 miles
  • 2006 – 46,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,049 miles
  • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,049 miles (+98)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,049 miles
    Test number
    684492863176
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass80,951 miles (+526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,951 miles
    Test number
    758754290827
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,425 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,425 miles
    Test number
    131308619842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail80,425 miles (+1,013)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,425 miles
    Test number
    776908280494
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,412 miles (+1,394)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,412 miles
    Test number
    470014141958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,018 miles
    Test number
    886051971674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail78,018 miles (+1,479)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,018 miles
    Test number
    318668286639
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass76,539 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,539 miles
    Test number
    325499646071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,922 miles
    Test number
    615221715105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,922 miles (+2,190)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,922 miles
    Test number
    987086705163
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass72,732 miles (+1,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,732 miles
    Test number
    546127104156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass70,824 miles (+2,320)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,824 miles
    Test number
    468657503187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,504 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    68,504 miles
    Test number
    229553202121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,432 miles (+2,823)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,432 miles
    Test number
    118863792401
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass65,609 miles (+2,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,609 miles
    Test number
    877115001165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass62,625 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    62,625 miles
    Test number
    630199000156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,481 miles (+3,274)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,481 miles
    Test number
    174358090045
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass59,207 miles (+3,745)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,207 miles
    Test number
    324426909155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,462 miles (+4,279)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    55,462 miles
    Test number
    500332708127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,183 miles (+4,790)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    51,183 miles
    Test number
    782752207170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    46,393 miles
    Test number
    233692006498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P181 SCA

Does P181 SCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P181 SCA expired on 15 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P181 SCA?
The MOT on P181 SCA expired on 15 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P181 SCA done?
P181 SCA was recorded at 81,049 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2022, an average of 2,176 miles a year.
Has P181 SCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P181 SCA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on P181 SCA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P181 SCA find?
P181 SCA passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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